What happened this day in history September 17, 1976

What are the important events that happened on September 17, 1976? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 17, 1976: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 17, 1976 is the 261st day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 105 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 4, 1976 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 58,824 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectahexacontahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $7,414.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dragon is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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September 17, 1976 Historical Events

  • 1976
    The first Space Shuttle, Enterprise, is unveiled by NASA.

Who were born on September 17, 1976?

  • 1976
    Daniella Rush, Czech pornographic actress
  • 1976
    Peja (musician), Polish rap musician, songwriter and producer

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